Distinction
Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.
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Equipment
From our racecard archive — runs before our coverage window aren't included. Codes: B blinkers · P cheekpieces · V visor · H hood · T tongue tie.
Ownership history
- Mike And Wendy YardleyCurrent
- Nick Willis And Mike And Wendy Yardleyuntil 20 May 2022
- Mrs Elaine M Burkeuntil 5 Feb 2022
- Carl Waters & Mrs E Burkeuntil 12 May 2021
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- Kodiac
- Dam
- Tajbell
- Damsire
- New Approach
Trainer history
- CurrentJohn Mackie
- 5 Feb 2022K R Burke
From the connections
“Distinction has done us proud. The stiff mile and soft ground were ideal. He's declared for Kempton tomorrow but that was just a back-up in case he couldn't run here - John Mackie, trainer.”
Career trajectory
Solid lines: OR / RPR / AI. Dashed: TS. Dot = finishing position per run (oldest left → newest right). Missing values lift the pen rather than interpolating across gaps.
Form by course
- Pontefract0/2 · 0%
Past runs (tracked here)
| Date | Race | Type | Pos | SP | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | Pontefract 16:48 KRS Property Solutions Supports The YCC Handicap | Flat Class 5 | 6 | 6/1 | 35.6 |
| 22 May 2026 | Pontefract 20:52 Summer Sutton 18th Birthday Celebration Handicap | Flat Class 5 | 3 | 28/1 | 33.3 |
Only runs Racing Alpha has synced are shown. Lifetime form is in the Racing Post form section above.
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